Patrick L. Cont
About Patrick L. Cont
Patrick L. Cont is a lawyer based in Spartanburg, SC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2006. Patrick L. Cont is recognized in the following practice area:
- Spartanburg, South Carolina
- Employment Law - Management
Current Firm: Cont Law Firm
Education: The University of South Carolina School of Law, J.D., graduated 1991
Location: Spartanburg, SC
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